Time Out shared that 2026 will be the best year to see the Northern Lights in almost a decade due to a “solar maximum,” where increased activity from the sun will make the Northern Lights the most visible they have been in ten years.
As such, Nordic countries such as Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland are sure to see an uptick in tourism next year as travelers seek to cross this once-in-a-lifetime experience off their bucket lists. For those looking to plan a seamless bucket list trip, Up Norway, the first and only B Corp certified tour operator in Norway, offers a 5 day Northern Lights trip for travelers to not only chase the Northern Lights but to fully immerse themselves in Nordic culture and adventure. Up Norway’s magical Northern Lights adventure includes:
- An intro to the indigenous Sami culture via reindeer sledding through local wilderness while chasing the Aurora Borealis
- A snowmobiling adventure through Alta Valley to the Finnmark plateau to experience the Arctic Circle
- Snowshoeing and ice fishing in Alta followed by a meal in a traditional Sami lavvu tent
- Dog sledding adventure through the forest in Alta
- 2 nights at an arctic wilderness lodge, one night in an igloo hotel, 1 in a forest chalet, and 1 in an igloo dome
If not from Norway, travelers will also be able to see the Northern Lights from Sweden. For those looking to opt for this route but don’t know where to stay, guests can choose from several luxurious Swedish homes using HomeExchange Collection, a leading luxury home-swapping membership in which guests can stay in luxury homes around the world for a flat rate of $1,000 for twelve months.
